Tag Archives: love

Plans, Hope and a Future

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Don Merritt

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 God spoke this promise to people who felt displaced and forgotten, reminding … Continue reading →

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Forgiven Much, Loving Much

Posted on June 27, 2026 by Don Merritt

Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.” Luke 7:47 In Luke 7, we are invited into a deeply personal and transformative moment. A woman … Continue reading →

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Dwelling Where Peace Lives

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Don Merritt

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or … Continue reading →

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Naked I Came, Held by Sovereign Hands

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Naked I came from my mother’s womb,    and naked I will depart.The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away;    may the name of the Lord be praised.” Job 1:21 There are moments in life when everything familiar seems to slip through our fingers. Plans unravel, security fades. … Continue reading →

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The Way We Live Today

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Don Merritt

“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16 There’s a quiet seriousness in Paul’s words here—an invitation to wakefulness. He isn’t scolding; he’s … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Faithfulness

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Don Merritt

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. What … Continue reading →

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The Heavens Declare His Glory

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Don Merritt

“The heavens declare the glory of God;the skies proclaim the work of His hands.Day after day they pour forth speech;night after night they reveal knowledge.” Psalm 19:1–2 Step outside and look up. Before a sermon is preached, before a song … Continue reading →

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Announcement

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

I am pleased to announce that my new series Born Agan A New Creation will begin Tuesday, June 16, at 6:00 am Central Time and run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I am very excited about this series as it will … Continue reading →

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Victory in Christ: The Life That Conquers Death

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Don Merritt

Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”  John 11:25–26 In … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love Casts out Fear

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Don Merritt

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18 Fear is one of the oldest companions of the … Continue reading →

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